Is this an egress window?

John W -

How is a 5 year old able to remove the sashes?

there are two main points for egress windows -

1) The maximum height of the sill must be the correct amount above the finished floor. This is usually 42" to 44", but there could be changed from the minimum standard by local authorities. In our area, we have the largest population of Hmongs (short in stature only) and there was a proposal to change the minimum allowable open sill height to 40" in the interest in life safety. - This is just an installation situation and existing installations are grandfathered.

2) The window itself is usually available and has a manufacturers certificate on it that really should be kept as long a possible to avoid any questions. The standards for the window units are determined by building officials, fire department representatives and insurance companies and the always present public groups. - This addresses the consensus for exiting residents (young and old) and to allow fire fighting with the usually hardware (hats,visors, tanks) necessary. The window must provide access without tools to remove parts (hinges, stops and casement operators).

If you have a particular situation on a remodel, it is best to get an opinion from a building official since they do not want any problems. - Fortunately, the inspection departments are not a profit that makes money from problems that raise their costs.

Dick

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Is this an egress window?

There are also a number of different egress windows where the sash swings completely open, so a smaller window still meets the requirements Here's an example of a small "double hung" that meets egress requirements:

Is this an egress window?

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Originally Posted by jomama45

There are also a number of different egress windows where the sash swings completely open, so a smaller window still meets the requirements Here's an example of a small "double hung" that meets egress requirements:

Is this an egress window?

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Originally Posted by jomama45

There are also a number of different egress windows where the sash swings completely open, so a smaller window still meets the requirements Here's an example of a small "double hung" that meets egress requirements:

Is this an egress window?

When I was building houses back in the 90's, if I remember correctly, double hung windows needed 5.7 square feet of net opening, and a casement in addition had to have a net width opening of 20". Manufacturers were starting to offer egress hardware on casements that would move the pivot point of the sash over to the side as it opened. Andersen use to have all the specs in the catalog and online site. Shouldn't be hard to find.
Mike Hawkins

Is this an egress window?

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Originally Posted by firehawkmph

When I was building houses back in the 90's, if I remember correctly, double hung windows needed 5.7 square feet of net opening, and a casement in addition had to have a net width opening of 20". Manufacturers were starting to offer egress hardware on casements that would move the pivot point of the sash over to the side as it opened. Andersen use to have all the specs in the catalog and online site. Shouldn't be hard to find.
Mike Hawkins